Patio Furniture with the Earth in Mind
Consumers have gotten smart about their purchasing power. Opting for eco-friendly products can have a larger impact on the world around them. As we all know, the world's resources are not infinite. Earth Day is just around the corner, and we'd like to ensure that everyone is aware of these green options. Did you know that we produce enough trash to equal the weight of the Empire State Building?
Patio Productions specializes in modern outdoor furnishings. We carry a collection of eco-friendly outdoor sets that allow you to lay back with peace of mind. Become an eco-conscious shopper by visiting Patio Productions today!
The 3 Piece Pismo Beach Sectional Set features a luscious mocha weave that is made of recyclable materials.
Eco Fact: Americans throw away enough aluminum to rebuild our entire commercial fleet of airplanes every 3 months.
Frequently Asked Questions About Eco-Friendly Patio Furniture
Materials and processes that reduce waste and impact. Choose recyclable polyethylene wicker, recycled-plastic HDPE (POLYWOOD), FSC-certified teak, 85% recycled stainless steel, and Sunbrella cushions that recycle fabric remnants and avoid liquid dye waste. Patio Productions curates earth-minded pieces that look great and last.
PE wicker is 100% recyclable and non-toxic. It’s a greener alternative to PVC, which isn’t biodegradable and often ends up in landfills. PE wicker delivers the look you want with recyclable performance. Patio Productions helps you avoid the cheap, harmful stuff.
HDPE lumber made from post-consumer plastics. POLYWOOD turns milk, detergent, and shampoo bottles into outdoor furniture—amazingly, over 90% recycled plastic—with UV-inhibited pigments. Their Classic Adirondack even carries a 20-year limited residential warranty.
It supports responsible forest management. FSC standards protect ecosystems by preventing illegal logging, reducing pesticide use, and ensuring trees mature before harvest. You still get teak’s natural-oil durability with a verified sustainable supply chain.
Yes—look for high recycled content. Haskell’s 304 EAF stainless steel contains about 85% recycled content and is strong, non-flammable, and low-maintenance. Their cushions even use 40% vegetable-oil foam with halogen-free fire retardants.
Yes—recycling and cleaner dye methods. Sunbrella recycles fiber and fabric remnants and uses a coloring method that avoids releasing harmful liquid waste—while offering easy-care performance in 100+ styles.
We curate greener sets—so you relax with peace of mind. From recyclable wickers to FSC teak, recycled-content metals, and Sunbrella cushions, we spotlight choices that reduce impact without sacrificing style or comfort.
5 Eco-friendly Outdoor Furnishing Materials
This is a list that I've compiled. Green materials are the future of the next generation. It's encouraging to know that Eco-friendly designs are among the top Outdoor Trends in 2014. This shows that people are taking these things into mind when they shop. When everybody does their part, we can all make a huge impact!
Eco Fact: 84% of household waste can be recycled.
1. Polyethylene Wicker
Polyethylene wicker is a synthetic resin that is 100% recyclable and non-toxic. It is an alternative to plastic and PVC wickers that end up in landfills. You may have been in a store and witnessed a sectional set for half the price. The reason is that these are commonly made using PVC. PVC plastics pose a threat to the environment as they are not bio-degradable.
A few months ago, I created a detailed post to help you sift through all of the flimsy furniture sets that use harmful materials. You'll be able to distinguish between quality wicker and cheap stuff after reading it! The Acapulco Chat set is a green product that has been trendy in the past year or so. The Acapulco chairs are featured on Apartment Therapy and other high-profile sites and are inspired by a cultural trend with roots in Mexico.
Eco Fact: Every ton of paper that is recycled saves 17 trees, 2 barrels of oil, 4,100 kilowatts of energy, 3.2 cubic yards of landfill space and 60 pounds of air pollution.
2. Polywood
Polywood All Weather Furnishings makes some really cool Adirondacks. Polywood lumber is made primarily of post-consumer waste including milk, detergent, and shampoo bottles. Their chairs, coffee tables, and lounge chairs are fused with UV-inhibited pigment systems and foaming compounds. Amazingly, they can create these furnishings with over 90% recycled plastic!
Eco Fact: Most families throw away about 88 pounds of plastic yearly.
3. FSC-Certified Teak
Teak wood is one of the most reliable outdoor materials. Teak is one of the only woods that contains its own natural oils. This is how teak furnishings can retain their glow without drying out. In the past, raw materials have been exploited for commercial purposes.
Many manufacturers and growing plants have pushed to implement sustainable growing practices to prevent this. Under this strategy, trees and plants can mature before being cut down. This protects natural ecosystems. Additionally, FSC regulations prevent illegal logging, reduce pesticide use, and place more control and oversight over eco-friendly woods.
The Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) is an international non-profit organization that was established in 1993 in to "promote environmentally appropriate, socially beneficial, and economically viable management of the world's forests." If you're interested in learning more about FSC Certified Wood, you can visit their website or read this article from House Logic.
The Regatta Teak Collection from Crate and Barrel in partnership with the TFT. View more teak porch furniture sets.
Eco Fact: At least 50 million acres of rainforest are lost yearly, totaling an area the size of England, Wales, and Scotland combined.
4. Haskell Steel
Haskell steel makes stainless steel furniture using 304 EAF stainless steel. This is the most recycled material in the United States. Haskell's steel contains 85% recycled content, plus its strong, non-flammable, low maintenance, and extremely durable.
Haskell Series 9 cushion shown on a chaise lounge chair. The Green Natural Foam filler is 40% vegetable oil, containing organic, halogen-free fire retardants.
Eco Fact: If the entire world lived like the average American, we'd need 5 planets to provide enough resources.
5. Sunbrella Cushions
Sunbrella is the premier fabric of choice when it comes to outdoor cushions. What's more, Sunbrella recycles all fiber and fabric remnants to upcycle them for other purposes. They also use a coloring, and dying method that avoids prevents the release of harmful liquid waste. Sunbrella fabrics are available in over 100 fabrics. You can read this detailed post to learn more about Sunbrella Cushions and Fabrics.
The San Michelle Club Chair pictured with Sunbrella Cushions.
Eco Fact: the Earth has less than 4% of its forests left.
